The Philadelphia Eagles (6-0) return to Lincoln Financial Field after their Week 7 bye week and are hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-5) on Sunday in an in-state matchup.
The Eagles lead the NFL with 14 takeaways, and they’ll be facing a rebuilding Steelers team with a rookie quarterback and three talented receivers looking for more big play opportunities.
There’s star power on both sides of the football, and we’re previewing ten players to watch.
QB Jalen Hurts
An MVP candidate and leader of this Eagles offense, Hurts will look to continue his consistent play, with a looming Thursday night matchup against his hometown Houston Texans awaiting.
QB Kenny Pickett
Pickett has played in four games (three starts) and has two touchdowns to 7 interceptions, but he’s an accurate quarterback who can make plays with his legs.
RB Miles Sanders
Sanders has 485 yards on 105 carries this season, and he’ll look to continue his springboard toward a 1,000-yard rushing season.
RB Najee Harris
Harris is averaging 3.3 yards on 100 carries, but Sunday presents the perfect opportunity for a breakout game if Philadelphia doesn’t tackle and wrap up the former Alabama star.
WR A.J. Brown
Philadelphia’s top dawg is set for the stretch run, and he’ll have a favorable matchup against Ahkello Witherspoon and Cam Sutton.
WR George Pickens
The rookie is averaging 13.0 yards per reception on 41 total targets, and he’s quickly ascending to No. 1 wideout status.
DT Jordan Davis
The massive defensive tackle should see an uptick in snaps and production going forward.
DT Cameron Heyward
The veteran defensive tackle has 29 stops on the season, two sacks, and the versatility to disrupt an offense from multiple positions.
FS Minkah Fitzpatrick
The former Alabama star has 39 tackles on the season, five passes defended, and three interceptions while being one of the highest-graded safeties in the NFL.
LB Alex Highsmith
When the Eagles run RPO on Sunday, Jalen Hurts will likely force Highsmith and Malik Reed to make decisions as outside linebackers.
